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Stranded in Paris Synopsis
American shop-girl Julie McFadden wins a free passage to Paris; en route she meets Robert Van Wye, who must kiss her when she loses a sack race. In Paris, Julie finds her proposed residence destroyed, and while waiting for Bob her purse is snatched; in the ensuing chase she gets lost and enters a dressmaker shop, where the two owners are in dire need of an English-speaking girl to deliver some gowns. Accidentally she is given free entry to the apartment of Countess Pasada and is shown to her rooms; the count is in his pajamas when she emerges from her bath, and she locks him in the bathroom. Later, attempting to escape, she runs into Bob's arms and is forced to hide from the countess in a perambulator. Following a series of whirlwind escapades, Julie extricates herself and is happily united with Bob.
The Coming of the Law Synopsis
Upon his arrival in Dry Bottom, New Mexico, Easterner Kent Hollis beats up the town's crooked boss, then decides to stay and bring law and order to the community. When he discovers that Big Bill's men are rustling his cattle, Big Bill threatens him, challenges him to leave town within a few hours, then attacks him. Kent is nursed back to health by Nellie Hazelton, who is also desired by Big Bill. Kent places his name in consideration for sheriff and enforces a fair election although Big Bill's men attempt to stuff the ballot box. Kent wins the election but also the ire of Big Bill, who chases and attacks him. Kent wins the shootout and the love of Nellie. Law and order is restored to Dry Bottom.
"Stranded in Paris" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Coming of the Law" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Stranded in Paris